Tasting the Best Person of the Year Gala Packs Milagro of Carmichael Event Center Page 2 Page 13 Volume 36 • Issue 16 Serving Carmichael and Sacramento County since 1981 April 15, 2016 SOMETHING OLD, SOMEWHERE NEW It’s Pothole “Sweep” Classic Time Again Page 2 automotive caR show DISNEY’S LATEST carmichael elks lodge ‘JUNGLE BOOK’ AN presents their 4th INSTANT CLASSIC annual extravaganza! There are over 5,200 lane miles of paved roadways in the County’s unincorporated area and it’s inevitable that somewhere in this large infrastructure of streets there will be potholes. SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) will start its “Spring 2016 - Pothole Sweeps Week,” on Monday, April 18th, 2016. This is an intensified effort to identify and repair pot- holes, and is part of continuous efforts to improve preventa- tive maintenance activities for unincorporated area roadways. Page 5 Pothole sweeps weeks are per- formed twice each year: in late spring to repair potholes caused by inclement weather; and in FOUR REASONS early winter to ready road sur- faces for the storm season. YOU’RE STILL Residents are encouraged to contact Sacramento County DISORGANIZED! concerning potholes on neigh- borhood streets. To report a pothole residents can call 311 (or 875-4311) or report online at www.311.saccounty.net. This County-wide effort will begin in Start the Arden Arcade community -- which is the center of our service area -- and will continue through the remainder of the unincorpo- rated area. There are over 5,200 lane Your miles of paved roadways in the County’s unincorporated area Page 7 and it’s inevitable that some- where in this large infrastructure of streets there will be potholes. SACDOT’s policy is to: “Repair Engines all potholes as soon as possi- ble.” The Pothole Sweeps Week program enhances ongoing CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Carmichael Elks Kitchen will be at the show, and it’s sure to pavement maintenance activi- Lodge presents their fourth annual Classic the elks Lodge be a highly appreciated addition. ties, which include SACDOT Car Show. The April 23rd car extravaganza While early registration for cars has crews who are sent into the field will feature muscle cars, pickup trucks, hot anticipates more already passed, you can register all the way Monday through Friday each rods, customized rat rods, cruisers and more. up to the day of the event. Day of show week to specifically repair pot- This event will roll in the classic collectors than 100 cars will entrants pay the $5 regular Continental holes. Some facts about potholes — vintage years 1919 through 1975. Make breakfast price, including coffee service. in Sacramento County: Scan our QR Code for a sure to fuel up beforehand, as the event will be scattered The purpose of the show is to raise funds •Potholes Reported To Customer direct link to our online edition! rev its engine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Lodge Beautification Project that Service Annually = 970. Owners of late model non-show com- throughout the will allow the Carmichael Elks to increase •Potholes Repaired Annually = petition cars are invited to display in the memberships and provide more capacity 41,000. parking lot facing Cypress Avenue. Show property, as well to hold charitable events for the benefit of •Potholes Repaired Per Month = cars will be displayed in the spacious and the community. All cash donations and/or 3,400. shady back yard featuring a wide variety as various car parts unique raffle prize donations are gratefully •Annual Cost for Pothole Repair of vehicles entered into the judging con- accepted! Last year, donated bottles of wine = $2.8 million. and merchandise •Square feet of potholes repaired PAID and spirits were raffled off and that raffle PERMIT 350 PERMIT annually = 94,000. US POSTAGE netted $100 for the Lodge’s fund! Carmichael, CA PRESORTED STD. PRESORTED vendor booths. Raffle prizes, guessing games, 50/50 •Repair Cost Per Square Foot = Change Service Requested drawing, and kids’ activities all make this $30. event a fun time for the whole family. •Repair cost per pothole = $68. at the show is “those who arrive together This year, the show will have a “Guess the •Reported potholes are typically park together.” Some show up well before Running Time” game, where a VW engine repaired within 72 hours. 7 a.m., others arrive much later. Just be will be ran without oil in it. Those who want Source: Sacramento County H sure to be there by 10 a.m., as events start to buy a $5 ticket to enter the guessing game then. The gates open to the public at 8 a.m. can pick the number of minutes that the Lunch starts around 11:30 a.m., and judg- engine will run before seizing up. Winner We ing around 1:30 p.m. gets to split all the game’s ticket sales 50/50. test, from many of the local car clubs, for Speaking of lunch, one of the coolest ven- General admission to this fun filled event your viewing pleasure. This year, the Lodge dors in town, Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen, is free! Car display spaces are $30 this year Support anticipates more than 100 cars will be scat- will be serving up delicious eats. The Hot and include complementary goodie bags. tered throughout the property, as well as Rod Kitchen will whet appetites with their Vendor booths are available from $40. Our various car parts and merchandise vendor famous tots served with rosemary and gar- For additional information contact booths. lic, their pulled pork mac n’ cheese will Carmichael Elks Lodge located at 5631 Military For early-birds that want to enter their also be on the menu, along with their must Cypress Avenue, Carmichael, Calif., 95608, cars and get the best shady parking spots, have S’moreski (a whipped marshmallow, via phone at (916) 489-2103 or via email it is recommend that you arrive at sunrise Nutella, graham cracker, mouthwatering [email protected]. — parking starts at 7 a.m., but the motto combo). This is the first year the Hot Rod Source: Carmichael Elks Lodge H www.CarmichaelTimes.com 2 • Carmichael Times April 15, 2016 Tasting the Best of Carmichael Something Old, CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - It’s that time again! Come experi- Somewhere New ence the best Carmichael has to offer at the 14th annual Taste of Carmichael. Ticket holders can sample food from dozens of American and ethnic restaurants, bakeries, and markets throughout the eve- ning. Valley and foothill wineries and breweries will be on hand to pour you their latest vintages and drafts. There will also be live music and vintage and classic cars on display. Come prepared to win! There will be a number of raffles and a silent auction, so you’ll want to bid or buy tickets. Many local businesses and non-profit groups will be represented, just look for the friendly faces and informa- Carmichael Park Foundation volunteers Duane Faitel (left), Sharon Ruffner, tional flyers among the booths. and Mike Koerner preview antique bric-a-brac. A May 1st fundraiser at the Over the years, your participa- Milagro Centre will offer expert appraisals for family treasures. Ticket holders can sample food from dozens of American and ethnic restaurants, bakeries, and markets tion in the Taste of Carmichael throughout the evening. Photo courtesy Carmichael Kiwanis Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner has helped the Carmichael Kiwanis Foundation’s chari- to 8:30 p.m. at Carmichael’s La CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - A local take on television’s Antiques ties such as the Kiwanis Family Sierra Community Center, 5325 Roadshow will hit town on May 1st. Collectors may bring treasures House, local schools, children’s Engle Road. Tickets for this for evaluation during an Antiques, Bubbles, and Brunch affair at the programs and numerous com- year’s festivities are $40 and Milagro Center. Carmichael Parks Foundation will host the May 1st munity projects. So bring your may be purchased at the door fundraiser. appetite and a friend or two, and or in advance by visiting www. Filling Sacramento’s newest event venue with relics is not so off join the others as you savor the CarmichaelKiwanis.org or call- the wall. Milagro Center owner Allan Davis and his late wife Nancy best of local flavor—the Taste of ing Karen Borman at (916) were antique dealers and passionate collectors. Davis said, “I will Carmichael! 489-4476 or Donna Miller at love having fine old things under our fine new roof. Events that cel- The Taste of Carmichael is (916) 944-2137. ebrate history and culture are part of our vision for Milagro. That the presented by the Kiwanis Club Source: Carmichael Kiwanis, event benefits the community, is another bonus.” of Carmichael and will be held Taste of Carmichael H Milagro Center restaurants will provide food, beer, and champagne on May 13th, 2016 from 5:30 for the brunch event, scheduled between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The $45 admission allows appraisal of two items. Additional antiques can be appraised for $15 each. A $100 VIP ticket offers early admission and evaluation for four items. Latecomers may skip the brunch and bring treasures for $15 per item after 3 p.m. Proceeds will enable park beautification and provide scholarships for sport, reading, and language programs at the park district. For information, visit www.carmichaelparkfoundation.org. Tickets may also be purchased at Carmichael Park headquarters: 5750 Grant Avenue. H LEGAL ADS FOR SACRAMENTO COUNTY? We Can Do That! Call to place your legal advertising 483-2299 The Taste of Carmichael is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael Many local businesses and non-profit groups will be represented, just and will be held on May 13th, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.